Chinese Chive Pancakes
韭菜盒子jiǔ cài hé zi
- Time
- 2 h 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 794 kcal
- Yield
- 1 serving
Chinese Chive Pancakes are a traditional Chinese pastry with a golden, crispy exterior and a savory, juicy filling. The filling combines Chinese chives with peeled shrimp and egg, rich in vitamins and high-quality protein. The recipe is simple and beginner-friendly, taking about 2.5 hours from mixing the dough to serving.韭菜盒子是一道传统中式面点,外皮金黄酥脆,内馅鲜香多汁。韭菜搭配虾仁和鸡蛋,富含维生素与优质蛋白质。做法简单,对新手也很友好,从和面到出锅大约需要 2.5 小时。

At a glance
Every ingredient and step on one sheet — worth pinning before you start.

Method5 steps
- 1
Mix the Dough and Rest
和面静置
Place the flour in a large bowl, add water, and stir into a smooth dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
将面粉放入大碗中,加入水,搅拌成光滑的面团,静置 30 分钟。
40 min
- Add water gradually in small amounts.加水时建议分次少量加入
- Resting the dough gives it a chewier texture.面团静置可以让口感更劲道

- 2
Prepare the Filling
准备馅料
Wash and finely chop the Chinese chives. Add beaten egg and 5g salt, then stir until well combined.
韭菜洗净切碎,加入打散的鸡蛋、5g 盐,搅拌均匀。
15 min
- After washing, be sure to drain the Chinese chives thoroughly, or they will release too much water.韭菜洗净后务必控干水分,否则容易出水
- You can scramble the eggs first and then mix them in.鸡蛋可以先炒熟碎化后再拌入

- 3
Shape the Pancakes
包制盒子
Divide the dough into small pieces, roll each into a thin round wrapper, and fill with Chinese chives, peeled shrimp, and egg mixture.
将面团分成小剂子,擀成薄圆饼,包入韭菜、虾仁、鸡蛋液。
60 min
- Pinch the edges tightly to prevent the filling from leaking while frying.边缘要捏紧,防止煎制时漏馅
- Try to keep the dough pieces as uniform in size as possible.剂子大小要尽量均匀

- 4
Pan-Fry
煎制
Heat a skillet, add cooking oil, and place the filled pancakes in. Pan-fry until golden on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.
热锅,加入食用油,放入包好的韭菜盒子,煎至两面金黄,约 3-4 分钟。
20 min
- Use medium-low heat throughout to avoid burning the outside while the inside stays raw.全程中小火,避免外焦内生
- You can cover the skillet briefly to steam them while frying.煎的时候可以加盖稍微焖一下

- 5
Serve and Enjoy
盛盘享用
Plate and let cool slightly before serving.
盛盘,稍凉后即可享用。
5 min
- The filling is extremely hot right out of the pan—be careful when eating.刚出锅时内馅极烫,食用时请小心

Extra tips
- Feel free to add ingredients like dried tofu to suit your taste.制作时可根据个人口味添加豆腐干等配料。
- Watch the heat while frying to avoid burning the outside while the inside stays raw.注意煎制时火候,避免外焦内生。
More like this
🍚 Staples★★Sweet Fermented Rice with Mini Tangyuan
醪糟小汤圆láo zāo xiǎo tāng yuán
🍚 Staples★★★Stir-Fried Mantou
炒馍chǎo mó
🍚 Staples★★★Stir-Fried Rice Cake / Bai Guo
炒年糕chǎo nián gāo
🍚 Staples★★★Stir-Fried Pasta
炒意大利面chǎo yì dà lì miàn